SeaDream II - May 31, 2027

Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. The cuisine, like the city, is cosmopolitan, Mediterranean and delightful.

The town of Calvi is dominated by the imposing citadel and within it lies many treasures revealed to those who choose to wander beyond the port and explore the alleyways and old cobbled streets. Calvi has always been the capital of the Balagne region, one of the most prosperous areas of northwestern Corsica. The surrounding hills and mountains create a natural amphitheatre which is called the 'Garden of Corsica''.

Bonifacio is the southernmost port of Corsica and enjoys a breathtakingly dramatic and isolated position. The old town perches precariously on a peninsula of magnificent stratified, white limestone cliffs. Ferries from Sardinia berth at the natural harbour created between this peninsula and the mainland. The tortuous maze of shaded, cobbled streets of the old town, nestling within the imposing Citadel walls, reveal buildings which are historical treasures of a bygone era.

Bonifacio is the southernmost port of Corsica and enjoys a breathtakingly dramatic and isolated position. The old town perches precariously on a peninsula of magnificent stratified, white limestone cliffs. Ferries from Sardinia berth at the natural harbour created between this peninsula and the mainland. The tortuous maze of shaded, cobbled streets of the old town, nestling within the imposing Citadel walls, reveal buildings which are historical treasures of a bygone era.

Bastia is steeped in history but inspired by a modern, urban culture. It is a town which came to prominence as Corsica's main port. The focal point is the Place St. Nicholas with its brightly coloured facades, cafes and restaurants. An intriguing quaint labyrinth of narrow lanes weaves amongst the buildings between the old and the citadel quarters.

Often called the "Pearl of the Riviera," this charming hideaway on the Ligurian Sea is a favorite vacation spot of many wealthy Europeans. Once a quiet fishing village, Portofino is now best known for its chic boutiques, wonderful outdoor restaurants, and beachside cliffs that are speckled with pastel-colored villas. An optional day trip by boat lets you explore the picturesque coastline villages of Paraggi and Santa Margherita.

Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. The cuisine, like the city, is cosmopolitan, Mediterranean and delightful.

Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. The cuisine, like the city, is cosmopolitan, Mediterranean and delightful.